The 2022 "Pinocchio" is heavy on updated representation, sometimes drowning out the original story's charm. Classic characters are reimagined or gender-flipped with little narrative reason, giving the sense that identity boxes are being ticked rather than serving the plot or character development. The film occasionally prioritizes diverse casting over coherent storytelling.

Traditional family and moral values from the original are sidelined in favor of modern messaging. Themes like obedience, discipline, and the nuclear family get a modern gloss-over, and masculine traits are often softened or presented as outdated. The reimagining of classic Italian culture feels more like a set dressing than a core theme.

This adaptation rarely entertains traditional viewpoints, the moral perspective is largely aligned with modern assumptions. Those who question the new values are shown as obstacles or lacking understanding, and alternative worldviews are barely acknowledged. The film leans heavily into current ideological trends with little nuance.